Kristine Larson becomes highest-ranking African-American female in dept. history.
Battalion Chief Kristine Larson has been promoted to Assistant Chief, LAFD. She is the highest-ranking African-American female in the history of the department...
Hogan: Firefighter of the Year
LAFD Chief Deputy Armando Hogan was named Firefighter of the Year (2021) by the LA City Firefighters Association (LAFFA). Friends, family and co-workers attended the event, held...
LAFD hosts annual Girls Camp to introduce fire careers to girls.
After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the LAFD resumed its annual Girls Camp to introduce fire skills to high-school-aged young women and encourage their interest in becoming Firefighters. It was the department’s ninth Girls Camp...
LAFD promotes 25 sworn and civilian staff members.
On Aug. 24, the LAFD honored 25 sworn and civilian personnel who completed the process of promoting in rank or status within the department...
LA has North America’s first all-electric fire engine.
You’ve read that LA has North America’s first all-electric fire engine. (Awesome!) Now read about how it happened.
Battalion Chief calls it a career.
On Sept. 3, LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley attended an impromptu goodbye gathering for Battalion Chief Karen Richter...
Drake to Emergency Operations
Starting Aug. 28, LAFD Assistant Chief John Drake is the new Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations, LAFD, it was announced by Chief Kristin Crowley...
Fire Dept. introduces a new helicopter to firefighting duty.
The LAFD’s newest innovative firefighting rig took to the skies March 29, as the department took ownership of a brand-new $2.6 million helicopter, badged as FIRE-7...
Depts. prove critical in successful recent events.
Let’s hear it for the dedicated City teams that made two recent LA events – the Academy Awards and the LA Marathon – hugely successful. We honor them for their service and dedication!...
The City Parties: LAFD
Every year, City departments put aside their hard work and come together for fun and socialization at their festive holiday parties...
